What causes a Bunion?

The most common cause of bunions is poor fitting shoes. A family history of bunions will increase your risk of developing a bunion. Some other causes of bunions are:

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Family history, Hereditary factors

Weak ligaments in the feet

Trauma or injury to the feet

Symptoms?

Symptoms of bunions include:

redness around the big toe joint

difficulty walking

swelling around the big toe joint

and pain along the inside margin of the foot.

feet that are too wide to fit into their normal shoes.

pain when wearing tight shoes

A second toe may become a “HammerToe”

Can Bunions be prevented?

Yes. The easiest way to prevent bunions is to wear shoes that fit properly and or ORTHOTICS. When a shoe fits properly, the tops of the four smaller toes, when resting on the insole of a shoe, should be about level with one another.

How are Bunions treated?

There are many different treatments for bunions. Medications, such as ibuprofen will temporarily relieve the pain and inflammation. Change in footwear is a more permanent treatment that will help the bunion symptoms. Commercial bunion pads, and bunion night splints can reduce the size of the bunion and ORTHOTICS to prevent further pathology.

In rare cases, surgery is needed.

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